Major League Baseball

Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR

Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.

PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05

Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.

Ohtani sits again, expected to return on Monday

Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Dodgers expect to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Reds.

D-backs' Perdomo hit by liner running bases, exits

Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.

Chapman notches 400th save as Red Sox roll

Aroldis Chapman became the ninth major league player to record 400 saves as the Red Sox finished a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday.

Morgan, who inspired 'Morgan Magic' in '88, dies

Joe Morgan, the former Boston manager who inspired a magical in-season turnaround of its 1988 team, died Saturday, the Red Sox announced.

M's No. 4 prospect Arroyo debuts in win vs. A's

The Mariners called up infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A on Sunday.

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